# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081830046` · 06/13/2008 · Alex Energy, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

EE cut a tree. It fell on a tree that was previously cut when it had been logged. A stick from the tree on the ground flew up and punctured a hole in his shield on his hard hat and went into his eye.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*